Shatili-Stepantsminda

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Our experienced instructor will follow you in the most beautiful mountains of Georgia. Under his guidance you will pass one of the most beautiful mountain routes in Georgia, with self-confidence and safety travel on abrupt ascents and narrow roads, pass rivers and forests and enjoy virgin landscapes of the country.

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Shatili-Stepantsminda

Duration of the tour: 3 days

Route: Tbilisi, Zhinvali water reservoir, Korsha, Shatili, Mutso, Shatili, Ananuri, Gudauri, Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), Gudauri, Tbilisi

Transportation: Nissan Pathfinder (4WD)

Distance: 520 km

Sights:

Shatili - is a unique monument of the Georgian architecture, a so-called fortress - village. Fortress - towers lying on the rock date back to XVI-XVII centuries. Shatili is situated in municipality of Dusheti, region of Mtskheta-Mtianeti, 1400 meters above sea level. Distance from Tbilisi to Shatili is 160 kilometres. Due to a complicated road, it takes 5-6 hours to cover the distance.

Kazbegi - according to the Greek myth Prometheus was chained to the Caucasian mountain and according to the Georgian myths it is known that this were ice slopes of Kazbegi. In Georgia Prometheus is known as Amirani. Mountains are studded with hot waters, acid and sparkling lakes. Municipality of Kazbegi is situated in the region of Mtskheta-Mtianeti. Administrative centre is village Stepantsminda. Municipality is entirely high-altitude, 1700-5000 meters above sea level.

Gergeti Trinity Cathedral - looks down at Stepantsminda. XIV century Georgian architectural complex in village Gergeti is located 6 km from Stepantsminda, 2200 meters above sea level. Complex includes Trinity domed cathedral (the 30-ies of XIV century), bell tower (II half of XIV century) and “Sabcheo” (traditional court) (XV century).

Short description:

Three-day tour “Shatili-Kazbegi” includes a distinguished tourist route in the region of Mtskheta-Mtianeti. You will be given the opportunity to see high-altitude regions of Georgia, get to know local ethnographic and architectural sights, enjoy the most beautiful views, fresh air, feel magic mountain tranquillity and meet a local population who up to now keeps the ancient traditions in mountains.

The first day - after breakfast at the hotel we leave Tbilisi. We shall drive by Zhinvali water reservoir, then see ethnographic museum of Korsha and have a rest at “Arabuli Art House” where we shall taste local khevsuretian dishes. We shall have the opportunity to attend culinary master classes and taste khinkali made by us. Besides gastronomic, we shall be offered local trade (knitting, carving) master classes. Then we shall continue our way driving by Datvi Jvari Pass; enjoy the most beautiful virgin mountain views, pass “Guro’s Natsveturi” and in the end of the day stop in Shatili, stay at the hotel, have dinner and free time for rest.

The second day - after breakfast at the hotel we shall see Shatili towers, visit village Mutso, return to Shatili and have lunch, leave Shatili, on the way we shall visit Lebais Karistsikhe. We shall stay at the hotel in Gudauri and have free time for rest.

The third day - after breakfast at the hotel, driving by acid waters, we shall visit Gergeti Trinity Cathedral and return from Stepantsminda to Gudauri where we shall have the opportunity to have dinner, and we shall return to Tbilisi.

Tour includes:

Hotel in Shatili (breakfast and dinner included)

Hotel in Gudauri (breakfast included)

Dinner 2 days (in Korsha and Shatili)

You will be given off-road 4WD Nissan Pathfinder for driving

Ensuring with fuel during the tour

Tourist equipment (tents, foam rubber, lanterns)

English and Russian speaking tour instructor with one car

Master classes (culinary, trade)

Water

Tour does not include:

Flight booking and tickets

Hotel in Tbilisi

Travel insurance

Dinner and lunch in Gudauri

Services not described in the tour

Additional information:

Not recommended for pregnant women

One car can seat 5 persons at most, including the driver for your comfortable movement

Not recommended for those who have serious health problems

Not recommended for children aged 2 and younger

Have a warm jacket with you

Instructor will drive his own car

Necessary requirement:

Active B category driving license

Driver’s age is defined above 21 in accordance with the insurance